Read some comments from bike/run enthusiasts ...

What a Wonderful Race Course, I certainly hope you'll be able to put this into our 2010 schedule. How about a Spring and Fall race???? Now that would be a great way to start and end the Racing Season. Your Team did a Super job with both days especially considering all the incidents you were faced with on Saturday and the weather on Sunday. Thanks for Great Weekend of Racing, Johnny Moore Team MVC

On behalf of myself and the entire Mirage Cycling Club, I want to thank you for your town's continued hospitality towards cyclists and racing. I have traveled all over the state, and around the country, to compete, and Copperas Cove remains one of the top venues every year. The restaurants are great, the hotels are well-kept, and the townsfolk are extremely friendly. You really do have a lot to be proud of, and thank you for sharing the community with us two-wheelers. Sincerely, Richard Wharton USA Cycling Level 1 Coach Author, Watts per Kilogram

I saw something that impressed me today at the Texas State Road Race. It was the friendliness and helpfulness of the Copperas Cove volunteers, TXBRA officials, and all the people that helped put on the race. They all made you happy that you were racing. When I was driving home, to Dallas, I looked back at the year and reviewed the races of 2009. I realized that the two races that I raced in Copperas Cove were a little different than all the other races. The volunteers at Copperas Cove make me feel that I am wanted and appreciated when I visit Copperas Cove. I always feel that I am talking to person that cares and is interested. It is kind of like talking to my neighbor in Dallas that I have known for 20 years. The Copperas Cove volunteers are just good, friendly people. I feel good about spending my time and money in Copperas Cove. I hope you can tell all the good Copperas Cove volunteers that support our sport of cycling, that the racers have very high regard for their efforts. There is no comparison, but I feel like a “Lance Armstrong” when I race in CC. Thank you for your help. Richard Vincent Dallas, Texas

Marty and Betty: On behalf of Team Bicycles, inc and The Racing Post (the two organizations that sponsored the 2010 version of the TBi Copperas Cove Classic - Thank you. Please convey to all concerned, the County, City and volunteer organizations that they, once more made a big difference. I have received numerous accolades about the facilities and friendliness of Copperas Cove citizens. All 340+ participants had a great time which means that more than 425 visitors came and enjoyed your hospitality used your hospitality services. Many of the riders not only ate in town, but I know that more than a few stayed at local motels so they could be fresh for the race. We had racers from as far as Corpus Christi and Amarillo - even one or two from Oklahoma! While this is a traditional race and most have raced it many, many times, I want to also point out that there were at least 25 - 30 brand new racers. Now that they know about Copperas Cove's roads and friendliness toward bicyclists I am sure they will join many other Texas bicyclists and return to train or simply to enjoy your scenic and friendly roads. Again, please convey my thanks to the City, County and Volunteer Organizations that participated. Once again, you kicked off the cycling season in Texas with a race that will be hard to surpass in terms of community support. Sincerely, Andy Hollinger Race Director